James Houser
About James Houser
James Houser is a Sr. Marketing Operations Manager at Brandfolder by Smartsheet, with extensive experience in marketing operations across various companies, including Marketo and Vendavo. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Colorado Boulder and is known for his problem-solving skills and innovative solutions.
Current Role at Brandfolder
James Houser serves as the Senior Marketing Operations Manager at Brandfolder by Smartsheet. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's marketing operations in Denver, Colorado. In this role, he focuses on optimizing marketing processes and implementing effective strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Marketing Operations
James has extensive experience in marketing operations across several companies. He worked at Vendavo as Marketing Operations Manager from 2019 to 2021, and prior to that, he held positions at Velocity Global, LLC and Marketo, where he contributed to marketing operations from 2018 to 2019 and 2017 to 2018, respectively. His career also includes a role as a Marketing Systems Associate at LogRhythm from 2013 to 2015.
Internship Experience
James began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in business development and marketing. He worked as a Business Development Intern at Avnet Technology Solutions in 2011 and later as a Solutions Practices Intern in 2012. These roles helped him gain insights into the technology sector and develop essential skills for his future positions.
Education and Academic Background
James earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His education provided him with a solid understanding of financial principles and business operations, which he has applied throughout his career in marketing operations.
Problem-Solving Skills
James possesses a strong ability to solve ad-hoc problems quickly and dynamically. He utilizes a wide range of tools to analyze business processes and proposes innovative solutions to stakeholders across multiple functional departments. This skill set enhances his effectiveness in managing marketing operations.